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In a chaotic scene near Bokaro airport, violence broke out during an enforcement action against illegal encroachments, resulting in injuries to two home guards from stone-throwing locals. The Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) was focused on clearing land to erect a boundary wall aimed at bolstering airport security.

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has evicted 81 families from Salia Sahi slum, completing the relocation process for a new 13-km parallel road. This eviction aims to significantly decongest the Jayadev Vihar-Nandakanan stretch, with officials expecting a 35-40% reduction in traffic congestion upon the road's completion.

Tension flared in Rourkela as residents of Biju Bandh village resisted an eviction drive for the Steel Plant's expansion. Protesters demanded proper rehabilitation, leading to police intervention and detentions. RSP offered substantial compensation and developed plots, aiming to proceed with its modernization plan crucial for increased production capacity.

Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) has launched an eviction drive, demolishing over 70 illegal structures including temporary sheds and roadside stalls. The operation targeted key city stretches to reclaim public spaces and improve traffic flow. Officials emphasized a commitment to ongoing enforcement to maintain order.

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Himanta Biswa Sarma led the BJP to a historic majority in Assam's 2026 elections, marking his first time as the party's prominent face. His aggressive campaign, coupled with welfare schemes and infrastructure development, resonated with voters, helping to blunt anti-incumbency. Sarma's controversial stance on Bangladesh-origin Muslim migrants was perceived by many in the state as addressing indigenous concerns.

Widely credited with expanding the BJP’s footprint in Assam and across the Northeast after switching from the Congress in 2015, Sarma has played a key role in significantly weakening the grand old party in the state

Ramgarh administration is accelerating the redevelopment of Maa Chinnamastika Temple at Rajrappa, promising enhanced facilities for devotees. Following an anti-encroachment drive that cleared 254 shops, plans are underway for temple beautification, new gates, parking, and a market. Forest land is being allocated for parking, with the Jharkhand High Court monitoring the project's progress.

Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has resumed its large-scale eviction drive in Shampur, reclaiming eight acres of government land previously encroached upon by land mafias. The operation, which saw 187 houses demolished, aims to facilitate an affordable housing project. Officials emphasized the legal process followed and vowed to continue until all encroachments are cleared for planned city development.

In a significant move, the Ramgarh administration has set out to demolish over 200 unlawful shops surrounding the Chhinnamastika Temple in Rajrappa, in compliance with a directive from the Jharkhand High Court. This historical site is being transformed into a premier global tourism destination, reminiscent of the famous Vaishno Devi.

Major roads in Cuttack are heavily encroached upon by makeshift shops. This causes severe traffic jams and safety risks for pedestrians and commuters. Residents and shopkeepers have voiced their concerns about the daily struggle. The situation impacts emergency vehicle movement and patient travel to SCB Medical College and Hospital.